U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that he will accompany his wife, Usha Vance, on a Friday trip to Greenland, emphasizing the strategic importance of the Arctic region for global security.
“We’re going to check out how things are going there,” Vance said in a video shared Tuesday. “Speaking for President Trump, we want to reinvigorate the security of the people of Greenland because we think it’s important to protecting the security of the entire world.”
Greenland, a self-governing territory of Denmark, has drawn international attention due to its mineral wealth and strategic location as the gateway to the Arctic and North Atlantic. Both China and Russia have sought access to Greenland’s waterways and natural resources, further heightening its geopolitical significance.
Usha Vance’s office confirmed that she would depart for Greenland on Thursday and return Saturday. Initially, her visit was intended to focus on historic sites and Greenlandic culture, but JD Vance’s involvement has shifted the trip’s focus toward national security. The vice president stated he did not want his wife to “have all that fun by herself” and announced plans to visit a Space Force outpost on Greenland’s northwest coast. He also warned that Greenland faces threats from adversarial nations, including China and Russia.
During his first term, President Donald Trump proposed purchasing Greenland, a suggestion that was rejected by Denmark and the Greenlandic people. However, Vance contended that Greenland has been “ignored for far too long” by both North American and Danish leadership.
Trump’s return to office has reignited discussions on territorial expansion, with reports indicating his administration is considering adding Canada as a 51st state and reasserting control over the Panama Canal. Additionally, Trump has proposed U.S. involvement in Gaza, suggesting it could be converted into a luxury outpost.
